scrummy

scrum·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skruhm-ee]
- /ˈskrʌm i/
- /skrˈʌmi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skruhm-ee]
- /ˈskrʌm i/

Definitions of scrummy word

abbreviation SCRUMMY scrumptious. 1
adjective scrummy delicious; lovely 0

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Origin of scrummy

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; scrum(ptious) + -y1

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Parts of speech for Scrummy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scrummy

scrummy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scrummy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scrummy

adjective scrummy

moreish — (informal, of food) Causing one to want to have more.
mouthwatering — very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description: a mouth-watering dessert.
yummy — very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.

All 3 Synonyms of scrummy